Job Title: BIM / Digital Engineering Lead (Engineering Data)
Role: Staff
Location: Hybrid & can either work out of Bristol or London
About the Opportunity
This is a key role within a major UK infrastructure programme supporting the delivery of a nationally significant new-build project aligned with the UK’s Net Zero objectives. The role leads the engineering data and BIM workstream, ensuring compliance with the UK Information Management mandate while embedding robust, future-ready digital engineering practices across the programme and its supply chain.
You will act as the focal point for BIM strategy, standards, and data governance, enabling consistent, accurate, and accessible engineering information throughout the asset lifecycle.
Purpose of the Role
To lead and coordinate the BIM and engineering data function, ensuring that engineering information is compliant, structured, and usable across all disciplines. The role drives improved digital ways of working, supports the implementation of BIM platforms, and aligns multiple stakeholders around a shared digital engineering vision.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the engineering focal point for BIM strategy, standards, and engineering data management
Build strong working relationships with internal teams, delivery partners, and the wider supply chain
Support the delivery of a BIM-compliant 3D collaborative design and data environment
Define, shape, and manage engineering digital requirements, including Employer’s Information Requirements (EIRs)
Align diverse stakeholders on BIM objectives, standards, and implementation strategy
Provide guidance, training, and support on BIM processes and digital engineering practices
Act as the primary BIM contact for the engineering function
Manage workload planning, KPIs, risks, and opportunities within the BIM and data workstream
Contribute to the development and delivery of the organisation’s BIM vision, strategy, and roadmapEssential Skills & Experience
Degree qualified in an engineering or scientific discipline
10+ years’ experience in engineering, digital engineering, BIM, or engineering data management
Strong knowledge of ISO 19650 and information management principles
Experience working with 3D design, BIM, or PLM platforms
Understanding of configuration management and end-to-end engineering delivery
Proven ability to analyse complex problems and deliver pragmatic, effective solutions
Experience working within large, complex capital programmes
Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to a range of stakeholdersDesirable Experience
Background in regulated or complex industries such as nuclear, aerospace, automotive, defence, or major infrastructure
Practical experience applying ISO 19650 and the UK Information Management mandate
Systems engineering mindset with awareness of emerging digital and engineering technologies
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